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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 461.09 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 461.09 and 255.41 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 461.09 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/461.09 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 461.09 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 117,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,763.41/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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